Mediclinic is currently recruiting for Reception Administrator Jobs 2026 across multiple facilities in Southern Africa. offering both relief and permanent employment options. The roles are ideal for individuals seeking entry-level or career-building opportunities within the private healthcare environment. The Reception Administrator Jobs 2026 focus on providing professional patient administration services, supporting admissions and discharges, maintaining confidentiality, and reducing operational and financial risks.
Position Details
1. Reception Administrator-Limpopo
- Facility: Mediclinic Limpopo
- Location: Polokwane, South Africa
- Reference Number: 66561
- Positions Available: 1
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Workplace Type: On-site
- Closing Date: 16 January 2026
2. Reception Administrator-Potchefstroom
- Facility: Mediclinic Potchefstroom
- Location: Potchefstroom, South Africa
- Reference Number: 66605
- Positions Available: 1
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Workplace Type: On-site
- Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for Reception Administrator Jobs 2026, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Ability to work in a professional healthcare environment
- Willingness to follow hospital policies and procedures
- No previous work experience is required, making these roles suitable for entry-level candidates.
Skills Required
Candidates applying for Reception Administrator Jobs 2026 should have knowledge or willingness to learn the following:
- Patient admissions and discharge procedures
- Patient confidentiality and data protection principles
- Hospital switchboard systems
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
- Patient administration systems (AS400)
- Medical terminology, including anatomy basics
- ICD and CPT coding
- Medical aid schemes and private healthcare processes
- Workman’s Compensation Act (WCA) procedures
- Emergency and major incident protocols
- Identifying potential financial risks such as blacklisted patients
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates appointed to Reception Administrator Jobs 2026 will be responsible for:
- Assisting patients with admissions, pre-admissions, and bookings
- Processing admissions accurately according to procedures
- Supporting effective patient discharge processes
- Preventing financial risks by following internal policies
- Maintaining strict patient confidentiality
- Managing bed functions and daily preparation processes
- Using hospital administration and billing systems correctly
- Handling patient enquiries professionally
- Supporting emergency and incident procedures when required
Why Apply
Applying for Reception Administrator Jobs 2026 offers:
- Opportunities in a leading private healthcare group
- Exposure to hospital administration systems
- Entry-level access to healthcare careers
- Professional working environment
- Options for both relief and permanent employment
Important Notes
- Internal employees on fixed-term contracts must apply using an external candidate profile
- Preference will be given in line with Mediclinic Southern Africa’s Employment Equity Plan
- All applications will be assessed based on minimum requirements
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
How To Apply
- Click here to apply for Mediclinic Limpopo – Polokwane, South Africa
- Click here to apply for Mediclinic Potchefstroom – Potchefstroom, South Africa